John,
Congress recently approved a devastating $1.1 billion federal funding cut to public media institutions like PBS and NPR.1
This isn’t just about national programming. These media outlets are lifelines in communities across the country. They tell local stories, hold the powerful accountable, and provide critical information during wildfires, floods, and other emergencies. In many rural areas, they are the only reliable source of local news.2
Now, that infrastructure is under threat. These cuts jeopardize the futures of dozens of stations — especially small and rural ones that depend on federal funding.
If these stations go dark, so do the voices of the communities they serve. And that’s no accident — this is a calculated attack on truth, transparency, and connection.
That’s why the Squad is stepping up to fight back: To defend public media and turn up the pressure to restore funding. But to do that, we need your help.
Will you chip in $3 to the Squad Victory Fund ahead of our end-of-month deadline to fight back against these dangerous cuts, defend trusted journalism, and protect local voices?
Contribute ››
We can’t afford to let public media wither while corporate interests grow louder. Help us stand up, speak out, and fight back.
Thank you,
The Squad Victory Fund
1 — Politico
2 — Houston Chronicle
